Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
1. Install the bearing cups.
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For E-350, install the new cups with the Bearing Cup Replacer or the Bearing Cup Replacer and the Threaded Drawbar.
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For E-Super Duty, use the Bearing Cup Replacer and Threaded Drawbar.
CAUTION: Check for proper seating of the new bearing cups by trying to insert a 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) feeler gauge between the cups and
the rear hub. The gauge should not enter beneath the cup. Check several places to make sure the cups are squarely seated.
2. Using 4 suitable bearing packer, pack each rear wheel bearing assembly with a lithium-base grease, Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
3. Place the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
4. Install a new hub seal.
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For E-350 vehicles, use the Seal Replacer or Seal Replacer and Threaded Drawbar.
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For E-Super Duty vehicles, install the hub seal with the Hub Seal Replacer.
5. Carefully slide the rear hub (rear hub and rotor on E-Super Duty) straight (to avoid seal damage) onto the axle housing spindle.
NOTE: Wrap the threads of the spindle with electrician's tape.
